The present invention relates to air mover, and more particularly to a portable air mover which has an integral housing configuration with minimum components adapted to be set up without tool for providing air flow at multiple directions.
Air mover is a device designed to create air flow in a specific area. It is commonly used for drying purposes, especially in water damage restoration, carpet cleaning, and other similar applications. Air movers are powerful fans that generate a high-velocity stream of air to expedite the drying process in damp or wet environments. Air mover helps accelerate the evaporation of moisture by increasing the air circulation around wet surfaces. Air movers are commonly employed in conjunction with dehumidifiers to enhance the overall efficiency of drying procedures in situations such as flooded areas or after water damage incidents.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,174,048, 6,739,070 and 7,785,064 disclose conventional air circulation devices, also known as air mover, for drying purposes. The conventional air mover comprises a housing and an air blower apparatus. The air mover housing has a hollow cylindrical portion and air outlet portion. The air blower apparatus is disposed in the hollow cylindrical portion of the air mover housing and comprises a fan assembly and an electric motor which is connected to the fan assembly to drive the fan assembly to produce air flow in a specific direction and blowing outside via the air output portion of the air mover housing.
In order to adjust the air flow direction, the conventional air mover generally comprises a pair of wall members to rotatably mount the air outlet portion that not only complicates the structure of the portable air mover but also increases the manufacturing and maintenance cost of the portable air mover. In addition, the conventional air mover further has drawbacks including but not limited to complicated operation, limited air flow outlet, much noise generated due to too many mounting parts, such as the air inlet grid and the air outlet grid, and complicated air direction adjustment configuration.
Also, for commercial use, multiple air movers are required to store while they are not use. Much storage space is required for the conventional air movers are not stackable so that the air movers have to place on ground or be stored on racking.
The invention is advantageous in that it provides a portable air mover which air flow generating apparatus is arranged in an integral housing that provides an air inlet portion, an air outlet portion, a handle and cable organizer portion, an air direction adjustable stand portion, a control panel portion, a power outlet panel, and a stackable storage arrangement portion integrally in one body.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a portable air mover housing which has an integral housing configuration with minimum components and compact size adapted to be set up without tool for providing air flow at predetermined directions.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a portable air mover which housing further comprises a pivot stand to provide an additional air flow direction.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a portable air mover which provides additional power outlet panel incorporated with the air inlet portion of the air mover housing so as to ensure air circulation to the electrical components of the power outlet panel.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a portable air mover which control panel portion is provided on the same side of and right above the air outlet portion so that the user may feel the levels of the air flow producing via the air outlet portion corresponding to the adjustment of the control panel provided on the control panel portion of the air mover housing.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a portable air mover which air direction adjustable stand portion has a front stand, a rear stand and a back stand, wherein the front stand and the rear stand are arranged to be stood on a supporting surface to adjust the air outlet portion at a general horizontal direction to provide air flow horizontally close to the supporting surface. When the rear stand and the back stand are arranged to be stood on the supporting surface, the air outlet portion is directed to an upwardly inclined position for providing air flow inclinedly upwards.
Another advantage of the invention is to provide a portable air mover which air direction adjustable stand portion is configured to incorporate with the handle and cable organizer portion such that the portable air mover can be arranged on the supporting surface with the back stand of the air direction adjustable stand portion and a rear end portion of the handle and cable organizer portion stably stood on the supporting surface so as to adjust the air outlet portion directing vertical for providing air flow vertically upwards.
Additional advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows, and may be realized by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particular point out in the appended claims.
According to the present invention, the foregoing and other objects and advantages are attained by an air mover housing for installing an air flow generating apparatus therein for generating air flow in a specific direction, which is configured to have an air inlet portion having first and second air inlet grids formed on left and right sides of the air mover housing, an air outlet portion formed on a front side of the air mover housing, a handle and cable organizer portion formed on a top side of the air mover housing, an air direction adjustable stand portion provided on a bottom side and a rear side of the air mover housing, a control panel portion provided on the front side of the air mover housing, and a stackable storage arrangement portion provided on the left and right sides of the air mover housing.
In one embodiment, the power outlet panel is positioned on the first air inlet grid so as to ensure air circulation to electrical components and power outlets installed on the power outlet panel.
In one embodiment, the control panel portion is provided on the front side of housing and is arranged right above the air outlet portion so that the user may feel the speeds and powers of different adjusted levels of the air flow producing via the air outlet portion corresponding to the adjustment of the control panel provided on the control panel portion of the air mover housing.
In one embodiment, the air direction adjustable stand portion has a front stand, a rear stand and a back stand, wherein the front stand and the rear stand are arranged to be stood on a supporting surface to adjust the air outlet portion at a general horizontal direction to provide air flow horizontally close to the supporting surface. When the rear stand and the back stand are arranged to be stood on the supporting surface, the air outlet portion is directed to an upwardly inclined position for providing air flow inclinedly upwards.
In one embodiment, the air direction adjustable stand portion is configured to incorporate with the handle and cable organizer portion such that the portable air mover can be arranged on the supporting surface with the back stand of the air direction adjustable stand portion and a rear end portion of the handle and cable organizer portion stably stood on the supporting surface so as to adjust the air outlet portion directing vertical for providing air flow vertically upwards.
In one embodiment, the air mover housing further forms central reinforcing ribs extended across the front stand, the rear stand and the back stand to reinforce and strengthen the structure of the air mover housing.
In one embodiment, the air mover housing is made of two housing halves fastening together integrally along the central reinforcing ribs through fastening elements.
Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
These and other objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.
The following description is disclosed to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present invention. Preferred embodiments are provided in the following description only as examples and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The general principles defined in the following description would be applied to other embodiments, alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
In the description of the present invention, unless explicitly stated otherwise and qualified, terms such as “connected,” “attached,” and “fixed” should be construed broadly. For instance, these terms may indicate a permanent connection or a detachable one, or they may refer to a whole unit. They can signify a mechanical linkage, an electrical connection, direct coupling, or indirect interaction through an intermediary medium. Whether these terms imply an internal connection between two elements or an interactive relationship between them will depend on the specific context and the understanding of those skilled in the art.
Throughout this invention, unless explicitly stated otherwise and qualified, when the first feature is described as being “above” or “below” the second feature, this may entail direct physical contact between the two features. Alternatively, it may signify that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are linked through the involvement of additional features. Additionally, the description of the first feature being “above,” “over,” or “on top of” the second feature includes scenarios where the first feature is positioned directly above or diagonally above the second feature or simply means that the first feature is situated at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Conversely, when the first feature is referred to as “below,” “under,” or “beneath” the second feature, it encompasses cases where the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature or simply implies that the first feature's horizontal height is less than that of the second feature.
In this embodiment's description, terms such as “up,” “down,” “right,” and “left” are used to describe orientations or positional relationships. These descriptions are based on the orientations or positions depicted in the drawings and are employed for ease of explanation and simplification of operation. They should not be construed as indications or implications that the device or element being discussed must possess a specific orientation, be constructed in a particular manner, or operate exclusively in a certain orientation. Furthermore, terms such as “first” and “second” are employed solely for the purpose of distinction in the description and do not carry any particular significance.
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It is appreciated that the rear handle cable organizer head 234 is preferred to be arranged at a back position aligned with the back position of back stand 243, as shown in
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It is appreciated that the protruding front stand 241, rear stand 242 and back stand 243 not only function as the standing configuration for the portable air mover but also form reinforcing ribs transversely extended on the air mover housing 20 to provide more rigid and strength structure therefor, that allows the air mover housing 20 can have a thinner thickness to reduce the weight of the air mover while ensuring the rigidity and supporting ability of the air mover housing 20.
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Alternatively, the pivot stand 2411 can also be pivotally mounted to the rear stand 242 to elevate the rear stand 242 to allow the air outlet portion 22 being positioned at a slightly downward direction. In other embodiments, one or more the pivot stands 2411 may also pivotally to the bottom side of the air mover housing 20 for multiple adjustments to the elevation of the air outlet portion 22.
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According to the preferred embodiment, the two housing halves 201, 202 of the air mover housing 20 are fastened together integrally along the central reinforcing ribs 2001, 2002, 2003 through fastening elements as shown in
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For commercial facilities, multiple air movers are available for use but much storage space is required for the conventional air movers to place on ground or be stored on racking. According to the preferred embodiment, referring to
One skilled in the art will understand that the embodiment of the present invention as shown in the drawings and described above is exemplary only and not intended to be limiting.
It will thus be seen that the objects of the present invention have been fully and effectively accomplished. The embodiments have been shown and described for the purposes of illustrating the functional and structural principles of the present invention and is subject to change without departure from such principles. Therefore, this invention includes all modifications encompassed within the spirit and scope of the following claims.
This application is a Continuation-In-Part application that claims the benefit of priority under 35U.S.C.§ 120 to a non-provisional application, application Ser. No. 29/899,693, filed Aug. 11, 2023, which is incorporated herewith by reference in its entirety.
Number | Date | Country | |
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Parent | 29899693 | Aug 2023 | US |
Child | 18412547 | US |